Kidepo Valley National Park is a 1,442 square kilometres National park in the Karamoja region in northeast Uganda near Uganda- Kenya boarder. Kidepo is rugged savannah, dominated by the 2,750 metres Mountain Morungole and bisected by River Kidepo and Narus rivers. Kidepo Valley National Park is dominated by savannah grassland and savanna woodland situated in semi-arid region with scarcity of water during dry season. The area is experience by high temperatures ranging between 16°C (uplands) and 24°C (lowlands) per year. Visiting Uganda? make kidepo Valley National Park a must Visit due to the following reasons:
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!1. True Uganda’s wilderness – Kidepo valley is an isolated National Park, situated far north Eastern Uganda and indeed, a true wild. The park offers breathtaking experience of staying in a semi- arid Savannah environment while viewing a variety of wildlife. The topography its self is fascination! seasonal rivers with an oasis in the narus Valley are also memorable. I understand many tourists spend most of their time in urban areas, Kidepo Valley National Park will help you do a detoxification in you.
2. A variety of unique wildlife – Stay amidst a variety of wild animals, birds, unique vegetation and amazing relief among others. Among wild animals,
elephants, lions, Buffaloes, Leopards and Antelopes are permanent residents. The Narus Valley and Mount Morungule are also fascinating but don’t forget seasonal rivers; river Kidepo and river Narus. Unique birds here include Oastrich, Dark Chanting Goshawk, kori bustard, Red-and-yello Barbets among others.
3. Ik group of people – Uganda’s little known tribe of people situated in Karamoja region near Uganda- Kenya Boarder. It’s believed that the Ik originated from Ethiopian, first settled in Kenya and later shifted to north Eastern Uganda. They are the minority group of people numbering about 10,000. The Ik were displaced from their land to create the Kidepo Valley National Park and consequently suffered extreme famine. Also, their weakness relative to other tribes meant they were regularly raided. The Ik are subsistence farmers who grind their own grain. On community tour, reach the IK community for lots of music, dance and drama.
4. Better infrastructure in terms of accommodation and Transport – The roads heading to northern Uganda are well constructed to ease movement of tourists to and from Kidepo Valley National park. For accommodation, you can choose to stay in Luxury, mid-range or Budget accommodation basing on your choice and budget. There are a number of Lodges, camps and Hotels with in the park and out side.
5. Guaranteed Safety in and outside the park also gave confidence to the tourists. The park is well guarded to Uganda People’ Defense Force (UPDF), Tourism police and Uganda Wildlife Authority game rangers. Great thanks to UWA for fighting tooth and nail to control illegal hunting of wild animals and birds. In conclusion, when you are planning to spend your holiday in Uganda, Kidepo Valley National Park shouldn’t skip your list.